Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Experience History Come Alive
On Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2024 join us as The Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority present the Battle of Longwoods. Re-enactors come together to recreate the Battle of Longwoods and provide a glimpse into life during the early 19th century.
Longwoods Road Conservation Area will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day of the event. Come and experience life as a soldier, camp follower, Indigenous member and merchant. Step into an authentically recreated camp – hear the crack of the musket, the roar of the cannon, the smell of food being prepared over open fire – there is something for the whole family.
The weekend will include:
- Live action tactical and artillery demonstrations including an afternoon battle.
- Live period music throughout each day.
- Military Medicine Presentation – the Surgeon will demonstrate what types of procedures and medicine was available during this time.
- Camp Tour – Walk back through time with a guided tour of a historical military encampment.
- Mini Militia – Children experience what it was like to become a soldier during the 1800s. They will learn about a soldier’s life in battle, take part in simple arms drills, and marching.
- Children’s games and rope making will be available throughout the day.
- Take a stroll through Merchant Row – sutlers, merchants and artisans are selling items that can be purchased.
- Self guided tours through Ska-Nah-Doht Village and the various nature trails throughout Longwoods Road Conservation Area.
- Local Service Club will be providing food for purchase throughout the event.
Schedule:
- 10:30a.m. Battalion Drill at the Battlefield
- 11:15a.m. Camp Tour through the British Camp
- 11:30a.m. Military Surgeon Demonstration at the Pavilion
- 12:30p.m. Indigenous and British Negotiations at Ska-Nah-Doht Village
- 1:15p.m. Camp Tour through the British Camp
- 2:00p.m. Drum Corp (music demo) at the Battlefield
- 2:30p.m. Battle Demonstration at the Battlefield
- 3:00 p.m. Mini Militia at the Battlefield
- All Day Children’s Games and Rope Making at the Heritage Log Cabins
Entrance per person is $10 for 13 years+, 12 years & under and military in uniform are free. Please Note: LTVCA’s parking pass is not applicable for this event.
For the most up-to-date information visit: http://www.royal-scots.com/
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